Meaning
An "official" document or statement is one that is authorized or recognized by a person or organization in power.
💡 Don't confuse "official" with "officious," which means overly eager to help in a way that is annoying.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
went
to
the
town
hall
yesterday
because
I
needed
an
official
copy
of
my
birth
certificate
.
The
clerk
asked
for
my
ID
and
checked
some
papers
,
and
the
whole
process
took
about
ten
minutes
.
While
I
waited
,
I
read
a
small
sign
that
explained
the
office
hours
and
the
fee
.
Now
I
have
the
document
and
I
feel
relieved
that
everything
was
simple
.
Common Phrases
official document
official statement
official meeting
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